Bill Text: TX SR307 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 307 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing Bill Hankins on the occasion of his retirement from the newspaper industry.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-25 - Reported enrolled [SR307 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR307-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 307
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Bill Hankins on his retirement from an illustrious
	62-year career in newspaper publishing; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated sportswriter, reporter, and editor
	retired at the end of January 2013, at the age of 75; his first
	published article appeared in the Bowie News when he was just 13
	years old, and he has shared his talents with the newspaper
	industry ever since; and
	WHEREAS,



	WHEREAS,
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	WHEREAS, While Mr. Hankins was enjoying an early
	retirement in rural Roxton, the Paris News coaxed him back to the
	beat in 1992; he worked as a reporter and then as managing editor
	for the paper, stepping down in 2000 to concentrate solely on
	writing; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hankins has given his life to keeping
	communities abreast of important news events, and he has received
	numerous awards, including honors from the Associated Press
	Media Editors; this consummate newspaperman will long be
	remembered for his steadfast commitment to writing, reporting,
	and the pursuit of truth; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby commend Bill Hankins on the occasion of his
	retirement from the newspaper industry and extend to him best
	wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate.

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		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 25, 2013.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate